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K690 DNO

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK690 DNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 163,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Lines Slight Corrosion

Sills Slightly Damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

performance suspension fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2014 163,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Modified Suspention

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Lines Slight Corrosion

Sills Slightly Damaged

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2013 152,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 137,570 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 137,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 133,252 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 133,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 106,052 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear wiper poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,104 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2006 99,104 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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K690 DNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K690 DNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K690 DNO is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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